Three killed after bakkie loses tyre on the N2

Three people were killed and 13 others injured after the bakkie they were travelling in lost its rear tyre on the N2 in the vicinity of Sibaya Casino - KZN this afternoon. RUSA Operations Centre received several calls from the public reporting the accident. Members of Reaction Unit South Africa were dispatched to the scene and upon arrival found multiple ambulance services on scene. A Toyota Hilux bakkie which was being used to transport construction workers home was found in the center median. The vehicle was travelling south bound when the right rear tyre came off causing it to swerve and collide into a metal barrier. Thirteen passengers who were seated at the back of the open bakkie were ejected. Three people died at the scene while 13 others suffered mild to moderate injuries. The injured were stabilised on scene before being transported to various hospitals. A medical helicopter landed at the scene and flew one man to Albert Luthuli Hospital for specialist medical care. The freeway was closed to motorists resulting in traffic delays.

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